Running Windows on an Intel-based Mac

I'm trying to find info on using Windows on my iMac. It's an Intel Core 2 Duo, which I think means it can run Windows. I know absolutely nothing about this and can't find info anywhere. I presume I need to buy Windows software. What kind? Do I need to buy any other software? Anything else? Not that I WANT to use Windows, but I may have to add it to be able to continue serving one of my clients.

Is it something I can buy or download?
Purchase Mac OS X 10.5 if you want Boot Camp.
Or is it better to get one of the other two you mentioned?
Using an emulator causes Windows to run slower, but is more convenient to use compared to Boot Camp, as an emulator doesn't require restarting to change OSes.
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yes you are right.
The Bug #98889, deals with the Eclipse on Intel-Mac problem, since June, 8th 2005 and it works great.
I took the https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/attachment.cgi?id=33023 attachement (SWT 3219) and placed
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instead of
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That was all I have to do.
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Remark: There will also be an org.eclipse.swt.carbon.macosx.ppc_3.2.0 directory extracted which you should put into the plugins - directory.
I use a stable 3.1 version with this patch and everything works fine.
~ Markus

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Issue:
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3.0.2)
How to reproduce:
When you insert a .FLV file on an HTML Doc.
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Safari 3.1.2
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***Actions i did so far***
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think it's related to your Mac, OSX, or browser, and I don't
believe it's a bug of any kind since it's not recreated for all
people.
I know that's not much help, but at least you can eliminate
all of those things. Make sure you've uploaded all of the files
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height="159" id="FLVPlayer">
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<param name="scale" value="noscale" />
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value="&MM_ComponentVersion=1&skinName=Clear_Skin_2&streamName=movies/CEO_vid eo&autoPlay=false&autoRewind=true"
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<param name="swfversion" value="8,0,0,0" />

<param name="expressinstall"
value="scripts/expressInstall.swf" />


<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash"
data="FLVPlayer_Progressive.swf" width="218" height="159">

<param name="quality" value="high" />
<param name="wmode" value="opaque" />
<param name="scale" value="noscale" />
<param name="salign" value="lt" />
<param name="FlashVars"
value="&MM_ComponentVersion=1&skinName=Clear_Skin_2&streamName=movies/CEO_vid eo&autoPlay=false&autoRewind=true"
/>
<param name="swfversion" value="8,0,0,0" />
<param name="expressinstall"
value="scripts/expressInstall.swf" />

<div>
<h4>Content on this page requires a newer version of
Adobe Flash Player.</h4>
<p><a href="
http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer"><img
src="
http://www.adobe.com/images/shared/download_buttons/get_flash_player.gif"
alt="Get Adobe Flash player" /></a></p>
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</object>

</object>
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Virtual PC on intel based mac

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